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High-salt Diets Linked to Eczema

The Dermatology Digest

A high-sodium diet may increase the risk of eczema, according to researchers at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Each additional gram of sodium excreted in urine over 24 hours was associated with 11% higher odds of an eczema diagnosis; 16% higher odds of having an active case; and 11% higher odds of increased severity.

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Eczema herpeticum

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Eczema herpeticum Medically reviewed by The Dermatologists and written by Dr. Alexander Börve In A Nutshell What It Is : Skin infection marked by fever and clusters of itchy blisters, often complicating atopic dermatitis. What is Eczema Herpeticum? What is Eczema Herpeticum? Also known as Kaposi varicelliform eruption.

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Eczema Care: 10 Skin-Care Ingredients to Avoid

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Online Dermatologist Eczema Care: 10 Skin-Care Ingredients to Avoid Eczema and Skin-Care Products | Ingredients to Avoid if You Have Eczema Eczema is a group of conditions that cause inflamed, irritated and often itchy skin. [1] What are the eczema friendly products then?

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Sweating and Eczema: How to Manage Flare-Ups

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Online Dermatologist Sweating and Eczema: How to Manage Flare-Ups Eczema and Sweat | Symptoms of eczema | Physiology | How Sweating Affects Eczema | Triggers for Eczema | Related conditions | Managing Sweat to Prevent Eczema Flare-Ups | Treatment Key Takeaways Eczema, particularly atopic dermatitis, flares up with triggers like sweat.

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PODCAST: Food Fight - Drs Treat and Oza Debate Eczema Triggers

Dermatology Times

In this episode, Vikash Oza, MD, and James Treat, MD, discuss their SPD 2024 session (debate) revolving around the topic: Does food trigger eczema?

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On the Horizon: Can an Eczema Vaccine Treat Bacteria-related Flares?

The Dermatology Digest

A tailored vaccine may hold the key to treating Staphylococcus aureus -driven flares of eczema in children, according to research out of Trinity College Dublin. aureus skin infection, eczema but no S. There is a real need for new options to treat and prevent infected flares of eczema in children.

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Pediatric Eczema, Eosinophilic Esophagitis Linked

The Dermatology Digest

Children and young adults with eczema or allergies or who have difficulty swallowing may have eosinophilic esophagitis, according to a review study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Most patients (75%) have at least 1 atopic (allergic) condition, such as food or environmental allergies, asthma, or eczema.

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